Detroit Red Wings defenseman Ryan Sproul (48) takes the puck behind the net as Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Troy Bodie (40) gives chase during the third period in a game at the Air Canada Centre. The Toronto Maple Leafs won 3-1. Nick Turchiaro, USA TODAY Sports

Sept. 27: Islanders center Josh Bailey (12) clears the puck from a scrum in front of the net during the third period against the Predators in Uniondale, N.Y. Bailey scored a goal to help New York win 6-4. Anthony Gruppuso, USA TODAY Sport

Sept. 27: Blues center Derek Roy (12) and Wild center Charlie Coyle (3) take a face-off during the first period in St. Louis. Roy had an assist to help the Blue win 4-1. Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports

Sept. 27: Red Wings forward Johan Franzen, right, crashes into Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier during the first period in Detroit. Franzen had a goal and an assist to help the Red Wings win 5-2. Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Andrej Meszaros (41) checks New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Devils won the game 4-1. Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports

New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello (36) has a scoring chance against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) during the third period at Rogers Arena. The Vancouver Canucks won 5-0. Anne-Marie Sorvin, USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Hurricanes left wing Jiri Tlusty (19) misses a chance to score a goal against Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Jean-Yves Ahern, USA TODAY Sports

New York Islanders center Josh Bailey (12) scores a goal against New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) during the first period of the New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders NHL game at Prudential Center. Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports

New York Islanders left wing Brett Gallant (59) and New Jersey Devils right wing Krys Barch (22) exchange blows during the first period of the New Jersey Devils vs. New York Islanders NHL game at Prudential Center. Noah K. Murray, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers center Chris Vande Velde (76) and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) battle for puck along the boards in the first period at the Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) makes a save against Washington Capitals right wing Eric Fehr (16) during the shootout period in preseason game at the Wells Fargo Center. The Capitals won 4-3 in a shootout over the Flyers. Eric Hartline, USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) carries the puck up ice against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Detroit Red Wings won 4-1. Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports

Sept. 15: Blues wing Magnus Paajarvi (56) checks Stars defenseman Kevin Connauton (23) along the boards during the first period in Dallas. St. Louis won 6-5 in a shootout. Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports

Sept. 14: The NHL preseason opened with the game in Belleville, Ontario, that had been canceled by last year's lockout. Winnipeg Jets forward Scott Kosmachuk, left, scores on Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby during the second period. John E. Sokolowski , USA TODAY Sports